Nursing trisha

MY PLAN _________________________________ Name: ______________________

My Plan A: ❏ I enjoy going for walks and exploring nature

Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ Playing basketball and just sports in general

❏ What sort of lifestyle do you

❏ I am passionate about doing makeup
want?
❏ What are you good at?
❏ I want to have flexibility with my future
❏ Personal goal to help people
❏ I want to be stable and independent and hopefully have my
own place and family
❏ I want to have freedom and be able to travel as well

❏ I would say I'm good at taking initiative in my work

❏ I am good at customer service and helping people

Career Info that I have

discovered… ❏ Assess patient and provide proper care
Consider: ❏ Consultations
❏ Upsides/downsides of job ❏ Work with other health care providers
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities ❏ Provide medications and treatments
❏ Salary range ❏ Keep documents and observations
❏ Future outlook ❏ Ensure continuity of care
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities ❏ $83,466
❏ 37.6% (7,360) new jobs due to economic growth and
replacements

❏ Flexibility for work hours (overtime)

❏ Night shifts

Three employability skills I 1. Communication and active listening

 possess that will support my  Be a team player and be able to cooperate with everyone
plan:  Be aware of surrounding and avoid making mistakes

Consider:
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position 2. Critical thinking and problem solving
❏ Personal attributes  Be able to make mindful decisions based on own knowledge
and skills

3. Time management and stamina

 To keep things separate from my work and personal life
 Provide proper time needed for patients
 Give time for personal well being
 Be able to keep up with work and overtime/emergencies

Education needed to pursue my ❏ Complete a registered nursing or registered psychiatric

plan: nursing program recognized by the British Columbia
College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Consider: ❏ Complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing or psychiatric
❏ Courses/training/ certificates nursing
needed ❏ Pass the National Council Licensure Examination
❏ Post-secondary (NCLEX) or Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada
requirements
Examination (RPNCE)
❏ Meet the registration requirements set out by BCCNM

health care assistant

MY BACKUP PLAN ___________________________________ Name: __________________
My Plan B: ❏ I enjoy going for walks and exploring nature
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ Playing basketball and just sports in general
❏ I am passionate about doing makeup
 ❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
Education needed to pursue my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
❏ I want to have flexibility with my future
❏ I want to be stable and independent and hopefully have my
own place and family
❏ I want to have freedom and be able to travel as well
❏ I would say I'm good at taking initiative in my work
❏ I am good at customer service and helping people
❏ Assess patient and provide proper care
❏ Work with other health care providers
❏ Provide support
❏ Keep documents and observations
❏ Ensure continuity of care
1. Communication and active listening
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Time management and stamina
❏ Undergo a criminal record check and a tuberculosis
screening
❏ Complete a recognized six- to nine-month HCA
program
❏ Complete CPR, FOODSAFE and first-aid certification
 requirements ❏ Register with the B.C. Care Aide and Community
Health Worker Registry

Post-Secondary Option
Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: Kwantlen Vancouver college

Name of Bachelor of science in nursing Certificate

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 6-12 months

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $2527.90/semester $2,802

for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee $40

to apply to
program
Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic
Requirements
for program
(pre-requisites)

Other possible
occupations
with this type of
degree

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: Vancouver College Drake Medox College

Name of Certificate Certificate

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 7 to 12 months ❏ 6 Months / 26 Weeks Total

program
Example: 4 ❏ Day or Evening Classes
years ❏ Includes 7.2 weeks of full-
time practicum arranged by
the college (*Practicum
consists of clinical and
preceptorship practice
education)

Price of Tuition $3,877 $ 6,500

for the first year

Approx. Cost of
books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in
Residence

Application Fee
to apply to
program

Application
deadline
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic ❏ English 10 with a passing ❏ Proof of Grade 12 graduation

Requirements
for program grade, or equivalent or equivalent from another
(pre-requisites) ❏ English Language jurisdiction, or the student
has mature student status i.e.
Proficiency, as required by
is 19 years or older before the
the BC Care Aide and
start of classes
Community Health Worker
Registry
❏ Completion of VCC HCA
Declaration Form
❏ Standard First Aid (Red
Cross or St. John
Ambulance) including
current CPR level C or
Health Care Provider CPR
❏ CPR certificates expire one
year from the date of issue.
Current status is required
for all clinical and
practicum experiences.
❏ BC FOODSAFE
Certificate Level 1

Other possible ❏ Home Health Care

occupations
with this type of Worker
degree ❏ Residential Care
Attendant
❏ Health Care Assistant
 ❏ Nursing Aide

Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
 Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket

Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:

Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

Write a reflection on whether your job will support your lifestyle.

● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?